FrancisJ.Collett

Francis J. Collett 1949 - 2012 SPRINGFIELD - Francis "Frank" Joseph Collett, 62, passed away Thursday December 6, 2012 at Baystate Medical Center with his loving wife at his side. Born in Queens, NY to the late Frederick and Cecilia (McKenna) Collett, he received his Master's Degree from Cambridge College in Springfield. Frank was employed as a Mental Health Counselor for many years, and most recently worked as a Claims Specialist at the Division of Unemployment Services in Springfield. Frank had a passion for music, playing the keyboard, guitar, harmonica and singing and was known to his friends as "Foxfire Frank". He will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Noreen (Bracken) Collett, of Springfield; his four siblings, Christopher Collett and his wife Barbara, Thomas Collett, Kevin Collett, Mary Collett and his sister-in-law, Joanne Collett, all of Queens, NY and by several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Frederick and John. A Memorial Service will be held for Frank at a later date. For further information, please visit www.byronkeenan.com